Krishna Leela Series PresentsPart 36

Lord Krishna enters Mathura

Recap… Prayers of Akrura

The Lord disappears from the water

• Have you seen something wonderful?

• All wonderful things emanate from You.

• One who has seen You has seen everything.

• Passers-by look on, again and again

• Akrura invites Krishna Balarama to his home

Akrura arrives in Mathura city

Akrura informs Kamsa about the arrivalof Krishna and Balarama

Krishna enters Mathura city

• Doors made of pure gold

• Houses decorated with jewels

• Store houses for stocking grains

• Gorgeous orchards and gardens

Description of Mathura City

Brahmanas welcome Them with sandal, waterflowers and lamps…

Houses are decorated with garlands, mango leavessilk cloth and lamps…

Reception for Sri Krishna Balarama

Ladies of Mathura rushed to the rooftops to see Krishna and Balarama.

The Lords stole their hearts with Their beauty.

They embraced the Lords within their hearts.

They praised the unique position of the Vraja gopis.

Krishna Balaram attract ladies of Mathura

Sri Krishna Balaram’s pastimes in Mathura

They meet a washerman and request for the nicestdyed cloth.

The Lord promised that He would be happy and all good fortune would come.

The washerman became angry and chastised Them.

Lord Krishna became very angry and striked him with His fingertips.

Meeting the florist Sudama

Sudama the florist gave Them nice reception.

Bowed down, offered nice seats, flowers, betel nutsandal paste and beautiful garlands

Offered heartfelt prayers to the Lords

Lord Krishna blessed him with material opulences, long-life and family prosperity.

Sudama’s request to Sri Krishna

Firm devotion for the Lord

Friendship with His devotees

Compassion for all living beings